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Marat Khusnullin: 455 companies are implementing investment projects in the free economic zones of Donbas and Novorossiya.

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Free economic zones (FEZs) in the reunited regions facilitate their economic development. This government support mechanism is in demand by both large and small businesses. To date, 455 investors have joined the SEZ. Together, they are restoring the industrial and entrepreneurial potential of the historical regions. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"The activities of the 455 companies participating in the SEZ are aimed at developing the industrial, agricultural, energy, and other economic sectors of the reunited regions. They operate under conditions of tax breaks and other incentives. While there have been tangible results, there is still significant room for growth. The social impact of the SEZ is also important: 104,000 people have been provided with jobs," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that the Territorial Development Fund, as the SEZ's management company, regularly includes business representatives from all four reunified regions in the register of participants. Construction companies are increasingly becoming new participants.

"As of today, 32 plots totaling 142 hectares have been transferred to developers from the FRT land bank. In total, the SEZ registry includes 46 housing construction companies planning to build over 1.3 million square meters of housing. Overall, SEZ participants have already attracted approximately 70 billion rubles in investment to the regions," said FRT CEO Vasily Kupyzin.

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Financial news: On December 16, 2025, the Territorial Development Fund will hold a deposit auction.

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Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

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Parameters;

The deposit auction date is 16.12.2025. Placement currency is RUB. The maximum amount of funds placed (in the placement currency) is 850,000,000. Placement period is 35 days. The date of depositing funds is 16.12.2025. The date of return of funds is 20.01.2026. The minimum placement interest rate, % per annum is 16.5. Terms of the conclusion, urgent or special (Urgent). The minimum amount of funds placed for one application (in the placement currency) is 850,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one Participant, pcs. 1. Auction form, open or closed (Open). The basis of the Agreement is the General Agreement. Schedule (Moscow time). Applications in preliminary mode from 10:30 to 10:40. Applications in competition mode from 10:40 to 10:45. Setting the cut-off percentage or declaring the auction invalid by 10:55.

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Financial news: On 12/16/2025, the Federal Treasury will hold a deposit auction of 22,025,436.

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Application selection parameters;

Application selection date is 16.12.2025. Unique application selection identifier is 22,025,436. Deposit currency is rubles. Type of funds is the Unified Treasury Account. The maximum amount of funds placed on bank deposits, in monetary units, is 328,000,000,000. Placement period, in days, is 2. Date of depositing funds is 16.12.2025. Date of return of funds is 18.12.2025. Interest rate for placing funds (fixed or floating) is FIXED. Minimum fixed interest rate for placing funds, % per annum is 15.76. Basic floating interest rate for placing funds is the Minimum spread, % per annum. Terms and conditions of concluding a bank deposit agreement (term, replenishable, or special) is Term. The minimum amount of funds placed for one application, in monetary units, is 1,000,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one credit institution, pcs. 2. Application selection form (Open with random completion, Closed, Open with extension). Open with random completion. Application selection schedule (Moscow time). Venue for application selection: Moscow Exchange. Applications will be accepted from 10:00 to 10:10. Applications in preliminary mode from 10:00 to 10:05. Applications in competition mode from 10:05 to 10:10. Random trading end period (sec.): 120 Bid increment:

Time step (sec.):

Extension period end time:

Formation of a consolidated register of applications from 10:30 to 11:00. Setting the cutoff interest rate and (or) recognizing the selection of applications as unsuccessful from 10:30 to 11:10. Sending an offer to credit institutions to conclude a bank deposit agreement from 11:10 to 11:30. Receipt of acceptance of the offer to conclude a bank deposit agreement from credit institutions from 11:10 to 11:30. The time of deposit transfer in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 63 and 64 of the Order of the Federal Treasury dated April 27, 2023 No. 10n.

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On December 15, 2025, the Mosfilm Cinema Center was recognized as the capital's best movie theater. The winners of the annual "Guiding Star" tourism and hospitality awards were announced. The ceremony took place at the Zaryadye Concert Hall. The best tourism industry professionals were announced and awarded in 23 categories. Mosfilm is among the winners!

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December 15, 2025

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The winners of the annual "Guiding Star" tourism and hospitality awards have been announced. The ceremony took place at the Zaryadye Concert Hall. The best tourism industry professionals were announced and awarded in 23 categories. Mosfilm is among the winners!

For 26 years, the Moscow Government has been recognizing industry representatives who make the capital more attractive and comfortable. This year, the competition has 44 winners implementing significant projects for Moscow in the following categories: "People and Personnel," "Gastronomy and Shopping," "Culture and Entertainment," "Public Spaces and Urban Environment," "Hotels," "Media," and others. The jury also awarded the best tour guides, bloggers, restaurateurs, and others.

"We are honored to receive this high recognition from the Moscow Government. Today, the Cinema Center is truly one of the most sought-after cultural venues in the capital. It's important to emphasize that it's more than just a movie theater. Our venue's technical and organizational capabilities allow us to implement dozens of diverse projects—hosting events of any scale, complexity, and original format. We value this award and are thrilled to be able to provide Muscovites and visitors with joy and quality entertainment," noted Karen Shakhnazarov, General Director of the Mosfilm Film Concern.

The Mosfilm Cinema Center (Cinema Park Mosfilm), which opened in 2023, is one of the most iconic and sought-after venues and one of the most popular cultural destinations in Moscow. It offers special screenings, meetings with directors and actors, discussions with critics and experts, and screenings not available in many cinemas—from retrospectives to new festival films—as well as live broadcasts of cultural and sporting events, lectures, shows, and performances. The Mosfilm Cinema Center's facilities allow it to host events of varying scale and complexity, all with unique formats.

On Yandex Maps, the Cinema Center has a perfect score of 5.0 based on hundreds of ratings! This multifunctional complex boasts the best technical equipment in the country, including a Barco 4K laser projector, a massive 227-square-meter screen, a Dolby System 136 acoustic system for uniform sound distribution, and specialized stage equipment suitable for concerts and shows on the large stage. The other cinemas—one with 108 seats and two mini-cinemas with a capacity of 50 each—are also equipped with Barco 4K digital projectors and a Dolby Atmos audio system. Another advantage of the Mosfilm Cinema Center is its ample parking.

As a reminder, in 2024, the Mosfilm Cinema Center won the Active Citizen project's popular vote by a landslide in the category of "Country's Main Premiere Venue." Construction of this large-scale cinema complex was completed without state budget funding, as part of an investment project.

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Financial news: On December 15, 2025, 17-18, the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor, the carry rate, and the range of interest rate risk assessment for the ZAYM (Zaymer JSC) security were changed.

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December 15, 2025

17:18

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on 15.12.2025, 17-18 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with the settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -92.02%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -0.446 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 118.82%) of the ZAYM (Zaymer JSC) security were changed.

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Financial news: On 12/15/2025, at 5:05 PM, the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor, the carry rate, and the interest rate risk assessment range for the ZAYM (Zaymer JSC) security were changed.

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December 15, 2025

17:05

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on 15.12.2025, 17-05 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with the settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -73.01%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -0.356 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 97.91%) of the ZAYM (Zaymer JSC) security were changed.

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China will remain Jordan's most reliable strategic partner, says Chinese Foreign Minister

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

AMMAN, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Amman on Monday that China will remain Jordan's most reliable strategic partner during its development and rise.

Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the announcement during a meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan.

During the meeting, the Jordanian monarch noted that he had visited China repeatedly since his youth and harbored deep feelings for the country. He also emphasized his cherished friendship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

According to Abdullah II, Jordan attaches great importance to developing relations with China and hopes to further strengthen high-level interstate exchanges with China, promote practical cooperation, strengthen interaction and coordination in global and regional affairs, and jointly respond to the unstable situation in the world, especially the chaotic situation in the Middle East.

The King added that Jordan actively supports China's efforts to host the 2nd China-Arab States Summit next year and is ready to make every effort in the preparatory work to ensure that this summit becomes a new opportunity to deepen the strong Arab-Chinese relations.

Wang Yi, for his part, stated that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, Chinese-Jordanian relations are developing in a healthy and stable manner.

Recalling that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the strategic partnership between the two countries, the Chinese Foreign Minister indicated that China is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with Jordan, implement the important consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries, and chart a course for the development of the bilateral strategic partnership in the next decade.

Wang Yi invited the monarch to visit China to attend the 2nd China-Arab States Summit to work with the Chinese side to take Chinese-Arab cooperation to new heights.

The Chinese diplomat noted that under the leadership of King Abdullah II, Jordan, as a stabilizing force in the region, firmly adheres to principles, upholds justice, and plays a unique and positive role in promoting regional peace.

According to Wang Yi, China is a responsible major power that consistently adheres to the principle of equality of all countries regardless of their size, pursues a policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, supports all countries in choosing development paths that suit their national conditions, and never imposes its will on others.

China will always stand by the Global South, small and medium-sized countries, and firmly protect the common interests of developing countries, the Chinese Foreign Minister said.

The parties also held an in-depth exchange of views on the situation in the Middle East. –0–

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Georgia's exports increased by 44 percent in November 2025.

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Tbilisi, December 15 /Xinhua/ — Georgia's export volume in November 2025 reached a record high of $782.3 million, up 44.2 percent from November 2024, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Vakhtang Tsintsadze said on Monday.

According to V. Tsintsadze, export volumes for January-November also hit a record high, reaching $6.62 billion, 10.1 percent higher than last year's figures. "Over the past 11 months, exports have already exceeded the 2024 cumulative total," he emphasized.

Georgia's trade turnover in November 2025 reached $2.24 billion, a 10.9 percent increase year-on-year. From January to November, trade turnover amounted to $23.22 billion, an increase of 9.5 percent and also setting a new record.

The Deputy Minister noted that the high growth in exports was the result of the government's targeted policies, which include support for small and medium-sized businesses, expansion of free trade, and increased competitiveness of Georgian products in both domestic and foreign markets.

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Azerbaijan's gold imports reached a historic high in 2025.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Baku, December 15 /Xinhua/ — In 2025, Azerbaijan significantly increased its gold imports, reaching a historic high in both volume and value, the Report news agency reported, citing official data from the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan.

From January to October 2025, the country imported 44.4 tons of gold worth approximately $4.52 billion. Compared to the same period in 2024, the value of imports doubled, and the physical volume increased by 64%. The country primarily imported semi-processed gold: rods, wire, plates, sheets, and strips.

The sharp increase is particularly noticeable compared to previous years. From 2020 to 2023, Azerbaijan's total gold imports amounted to less than 2 tons. However, by 2024, the country imported over 41 tons of gold, worth over $3.3 billion, and this trend continued in 2025.

Australia, Russia, the UK, the US, and Switzerland were the main suppliers of gold to Azerbaijan. Supplies from Russia and Switzerland contributed the most to the growth of imports.

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A series of books by Chinese writers translated into Armenian was presented in Yerevan.

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Yerevan, December 15 /Xinhua/ — A presentation of a series of books featuring works by Chinese writers translated into Armenian this year took place on Monday at the Yerevan bookstore of the Arevik Publishing House, the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports reported.

In 2025, the Arevik Publishing House, with the support of the Ministry, published Armenian translations of the story “The Tree King” /A Cheng/, the play “The Storm” /Cao Yu/, the novel “To Live” /Yu Hua/, the novel “The Tale of the Hulan River” /Xiao Hong/, as well as the collection of essays “I and the Temple of the Earth” /Shi Tesheng/.

Daniel Danielyan, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of Armenia, who attended the event, noted the importance of consistent work on the mutual translation and publication of classic works by writers from the two countries. This work is being implemented within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Mutual Translation and Publication of Classical Works signed on November 25, 2021, in Beijing between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia and the State Press and Publication Administration of the People's Republic of China.

According to D. Danielyan, the publication of selected works will allow readers to become acquainted with the history, art, education, literature, and philosophy of Armenia and China—some of the world's oldest and richest civilizations. The Deputy Minister also noted that engaging young professionals in translation work will facilitate the further development of this program.

Within the framework of the program, the novels “Wounds of Armenia” /Khachatur Abovyan/, “Gevorg Marzpetuni” /Muratsan/, the historical monumental work “History of Armenia” /Movses Khorenatsi/, the collection “Tales” /Hovhannes Tumanyan/ and “Stories” /Grigor Zohrab/ were translated into Chinese over the past year.

In the coming years, it is planned to translate and publish new works by Armenian and Chinese writers. –0–

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